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IT’S one thing to know how the Cobras play, or even how to beat them. But it’s another thing to actually be able to do it.

So far this season, it’s a task that sides have failed in 14 straight games.
Buln Buln – last year’s EDFL East premiers – were the latest side to experience first-hand just how brutal the Cora Lynn monster is, going down 10.14 (74) to 3.11 (29) in sticky conditions at Bunyip River Road on Saturday.
It took until Round 14 for the two premiers of last season to finally face off, and their clash could yet prove to be a precursor to another meeting between the two sides this season on 19 September – grand final day.
The Lyrebirds showed – even if only fleetingly on Saturday – that if they get the matchup on their terms, they can cause the Cobras some serious headaches. But that’s the problem – just how fleeting those moments were. Brent Eastwell’s men were kept to just three goals for the contest, and were goalless in the second half.
Mitch Nobelius, Trent Baker, James Davidson and Eastwell himself (after a rocky start on Cobras gun Ricky Clark) shone for Buln Buln; while Matt Gray’s battle with David Main in the ruck was the one-on-one matchup of the day. Gray was superb around the ground, but Main was stellar at the centre bounces in a head-to-head clash he’d been looking forward to all season.
For the Cobras, though, it’s what they didn’t show on Saturday that proved just as ominous for the competition as what they did produce. Nathan Gillis took a little while to warm into the game, but was simply devastating in the second half. And his brother, star forward Ryan and his partner inside 50 Nathan Langley were kept quiet by the likes of young Riley Steenholdt in an impressive defensive performance. They’ve been two of the competition’s form forwards all season, yet the only added a single goal combined on Saturday. And still, their side claimed a 45-point win. Sean Marchetti was sensational through the middle – particularly on the burst forward from stoppages – while the evergreen Clark again made it had to find an adequate superlative to describe just how good he is.
Sure, the Cobras can be beaten this season. But will it actually happen?
Click below to watch three videos from Saturday’s action – a glimpse into a Cobras pre-game warm-up; some of coach Travis Marsham’s three-quarter time address, and a big rendition of the club song – and pick up a copy of the Gazette first thing Wednesday morning for much more on the game, including a post-match assessment from Marsham.

IT’S one thing to know how the Cobras play, or even how to beat them. But it’s another thing to actually be able to do it.
So far this season, it’s a task that sides have failed in 14 straight games. Buln Buln – last year’s EDFL East premiers – were the latest side to experience first-hand just how brutal the Cora Lynn monster is, going down 10.14 (74) to 3.11 (29) in sticky conditions at Bunyip River Road on Saturday. It took until Round 14 for the two premiers of last season to finally face off, and their clash could yet prove to be a precursor to another meeting between the two sides this season on 19 September – grand final day. The Lyrebirds showed – even if only fleetingly on Saturday – that if they get the matchup on their terms, they can cause the Cobras some serious headaches. But that’s the problem – just how fleeting those moments were. Brent Eastwell’s men were kept to just three goals for the contest, and were goalless in the second half. Mitch Nobelius, Trent Baker, James Davidson and Eastwell himself (after a rocky start on Cobras gun Ricky Clark) shone for Buln Buln; while Matt Gray’s battle with David Main in the ruck was the one-on-one matchup of the day. Gray was superb around the ground, but Main was stellar at the centre bounces in a head-to-head clash he’d been looking forward to all season. For the Cobras, though, it’s what they didn’t show on Saturday that proved just as ominous for the competition as what they did produce. Nathan Gillis took a little while to warm into the game, but was simply devastating in the second half. And his brother, star forward Ryan and his partner inside 50 Nathan Langley were kept quiet by the likes of young Riley Steenholdt in an impressive defensive performance. They’ve been two of the competition’s form forwards all season, yet the only added a single goal combined on Saturday. And still, their side claimed a 45-point win. Sean Marchetti was sensational through the middle – particularly on the burst forward from stoppages – while the evergreen Clark again made it had to find an adequate superlative to describe just how good he is. Sure, the Cobras can be beaten this season. But will it actually happen? Click below to watch three videos from Saturday’s action – a glimpse into a Cobras pre-game warm-up; some of coach Travis Marsham’s three-quarter time address, and a big rendition of the club song – and pick up a copy of the Gazette first thing Wednesday morning for much more on the game, including a post-match assessment from Marsham.

IT’S one thing to know how the Cobras play, or even how to beat them. But it’s another thing to actually be able to do it.
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RAIN, hail or shine, Fernando Bale will prevail.
That was the verdict at Sandown Park on Thursday evening after greyhound super star Fernando Bale claimed his 23rd win from his last 25 starts in a heat of the Victorian National Sprint Championship.
Fernando Bale was sent to the boxes as the $1.10 favourite – the 14th consecutive start in which he’s started as the odds-on favourite – and the cold, wet and windy conditions did nothing to temper his explosive early speed, pinging from box 3 to lead Kayda Shae first time past the post.
To the surprise of many, Fernando Bale moved off the rail through the first turn, allowing Kayda Shae to rail through and draw level with the seven-time group race winner. However Fernando Bale showed the extraordinary speed that has made him Australia’s premier sprinter, going on to win for the 26th time in his 32 career starts and be guaranteed a berth in the Nation Sprint Championship Grand Final.
“I’m very happy, he did a good job,” said trainer Andrea Dailly.
“I thought he was going to let Kayda Shae through at the first turn but he knuckled down and found the line really well.”
While his winning time of 29.34 was a long way outside of his best time at the track, it was still the fastest time recorded on the night (his 20th win in best of night time). Indeed, the next fastest heat winners – Margins and Ronray Spirit – registered victories in 29.60. Lamia Bale and Weston East won the final two heats of the night, and with Mepunga Armagh and Above All joining Kayda Shae in the final as the fastest runners-up, the stage is set for one of the best races seen at Sandown Park in many years.Seven of the eight finalists have won over $100,000 in prize money, combining to win in excess of an extraordinary $1.9m. Six have won at group level and all have qualified for at least two group finals, combining to contest 35 group finals in total for 17 wins (including eight at Group-1 level).
Sandown Park is giving one lucky patron and a friend the chance to see Fernando Bale chase an unprecedented sixth Group-1 win at the National Sprint Championship Grand Final at Wentworth Park, Sydney, on Saturday 15 August. Simply be on course at this week’s Victorian National Sprint final for your chance to win.

RAIN, hail or shine, Fernando Bale will prevail. That was the verdict at Sandown Park on Thursday evening after greyhound super star Fernando Bale claimed his 23rd win from his last 25 starts in a heat of the Victorian National Sprint Championship. Fernando Bale was sent to the boxes as the $1.10 favourite – the 14th consecutive start in which he’s started as the odds-on favourite – and the cold, wet and windy conditions did nothing to temper his explosive early speed, pinging from box 3 to lead Kayda Shae first time past the post. To the surprise of many, Fernando Bale moved off the rail through the first turn, allowing Kayda Shae to rail through and draw level with the seven-time group race winner. However Fernando Bale showed the extraordinary speed that has made him Australia’s premier sprinter, going on to win for the 26th time in his 32 career starts and be guaranteed a berth in the Nation Sprint Championship Grand Final. “I’m very happy, he did a good job,” said trainer Andrea Dailly. “I thought he was going to let Kayda Shae through at the first turn but he knuckled down and found the line really well.” While his winning time of 29.34 was a long way outside of his best time at the track, it was still the fastest time recorded on the night (his 20th win in best of night time). Indeed, the next fastest heat winners – Margins and Ronray Spirit – registered victories in 29.60. Lamia Bale and Weston East won the final two heats of the night, and with Mepunga Armagh and Above All joining Kayda Shae in the final as the fastest runners-up, the stage is set for one of the best races seen at Sandown Park in many years.Seven of the eight finalists have won over $100,000 in prize money, combining to win in excess of an extraordinary $1.9m. Six have won at group level and all have qualified for at least two group finals, combining to contest 35 group finals in total for 17 wins (including eight at Group-1 level). Sandown Park is giving one lucky patron and a friend the chance to see Fernando Bale chase an unprecedented sixth Group-1 win at the National Sprint Championship Grand Final at Wentworth Park, Sydney, on Saturday 15 August. Simply be on course at this week’s Victorian National Sprint final for your chance to win.

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SOMETIMES reality can exceed even your wildest dreams.
Earning an Australian Opals’ debut at her Dandenong Basketball Stadium home-court on Monday night was beyond belief for Endeavour Hills’ basketballer Aimie Clydesdale.
Clydesdale, 21, is in the midst of a year beyond compare as she goes from strength to strength wherever she is assigned, including her first national senior selection.
Earning her Australian Opals call-up, after impressively battling the rest of the world at the World Uni Games in South Korea last month, Clydesdale’s inaugural campaign with the country’s senior women’s team was a resounding success.
She featured in all three clashes against Japan – held in Dandenong, Frankston and Ballarat recently – as the Opals claimed the series 2-1.
“It was a great experience – something that I was really happy to be a part of,” Clydesdale said.
“Got to make my first debut game for the Opals on my home court, so it was really amazing.
“It was a real honour – the Opals don’t play in Australia very often, so I was really lucky to get that opportunity and the home crowd gave me a big welcome… I was really happy to be a part of it.”
It all comes back to that first step on court Monday – her court ever since starting out as a junior Ranger – as Clydesdale was subbed in to join the elite pantheon of Australian Opals representatives.
“Probably just my first call up onto the court for my first game,” Clydesdale said.
“We were playing 14 players so I wasn’t sure when I was going to hit the court or if I was going to hit the court.
“When I made my first sub into the game I think that was probably a really special moment for me – I was a bit nervous about it but really excited as well.”
It adds yet another layer to an impressive year for the pacey point-guard, but it’s all driven by her tenacious appetite to improve.
“It’s been a massive year for me – it’s what you wait for, you put all the hard work in, in hope that something like this is going to happen… I feel really luck that I was asked to be part of the Opals’ squad… from that moment on it’s all gone upwards and will only keep going upwards,” Clydesdale said.
“I’ve just got to keep on top of it – keep working hard – and hopefully have a really good WNBL season… we’ll see what happens from there.”
Australian Opals’ coach Brendan Joyce said he wanted to promote Clydesdale quickly through the ranks as she has the potential to become a major part of Australia’s basketball future.
“We’ve identified that she has some really good physical traits and good basketball skill, so we really wanted to involve her and expose her to an opportunity at the World Uni Games and also the Opals’ camps to expedite her development,” Joyce said.
“She’s done a really good job – we are certainly about exposing players not only for now but for the future.
“Aimie is very quick and she’s got a good intellect and she’s good size for a guard as well so there’s huge potential there.”
Clydesdale will return to Dandenong for the remainder of the 2015 SEABL season – with her Rangers sitting on top of the SEABL East Conference and set to feature prominently in finals. Clydesdale’s gaze then shifts to the 2015/16 WNBL season.

SOMETIMES reality can exceed even your wildest dreams. Earning an Australian Opals’ debut at her Dandenong Basketball Stadium home-court on Monday night was beyond belief for Endeavour Hills’ basketballer Aimie Clydesdale. Clydesdale, 21, is in the midst of a year beyond compare as she goes from strength to strength wherever she is assigned, including her first national senior selection. Earning her Australian Opals call-up, after impressively battling the rest of the world at the World Uni Games in South Korea last month, Clydesdale’s inaugural campaign with the country’s senior women’s team was a resounding success. She featured in all three clashes against Japan – held in Dandenong, Frankston and Ballarat recently – as the Opals claimed the series 2-1. “It was a great experience – something that I was really happy to be a part of,” Clydesdale said. “Got to make my first debut game for the Opals on my home court, so it was really amazing. “It was a real honour – the Opals don’t play in Australia very often, so I was really lucky to get that opportunity and the home crowd gave me a big welcome… I was really happy to be a part of it.” It all comes back to that first step on court Monday – her court ever since starting out as a junior Ranger – as Clydesdale was subbed in to join the elite pantheon of Australian Opals representatives. “Probably just my first call up onto the court for my first game,” Clydesdale said. “We were playing 14 players so I wasn’t sure when I was going to hit the court or if I was going to hit the court. “When I made my first sub into the game I think that was probably a really special moment for me – I was a bit nervous about it but really excited as well.” It adds yet another layer to an impressive year for the pacey point-guard, but it’s all driven by her tenacious appetite to improve. “It’s been a massive year for me – it’s what you wait for, you put all the hard work in, in hope that something like this is going to happen… I feel really luck that I was asked to be part of the Opals’ squad… from that moment on it’s all gone upwards and will only keep going upwards,” Clydesdale said. “I’ve just got to keep on top of it – keep working hard – and hopefully have a really good WNBL season… we’ll see what happens from there.” Australian Opals’ coach Brendan Joyce said he wanted to promote Clydesdale quickly through the ranks as she has the potential to become a major part of Australia’s basketball future. “We’ve identified that she has some really good physical traits and good basketball skill, so we really wanted to involve her and expose her to an opportunity at the World Uni Games and also the Opals’ camps to expedite her development,” Joyce said. “She’s done a really good job – we are certainly about exposing players not only for now but for the future. “Aimie is very quick and she’s got a good intellect and she’s good size for a guard as well so there’s huge potential there.” Clydesdale will return to Dandenong for the remainder of the 2015 SEABL season – with her Rangers sitting on top of the SEABL East Conference and set to feature prominently in finals. Clydesdale’s gaze then shifts to the 2015/16 WNBL season.

SOMETIMES reality can exceed even your wildest dreams. Earning an Australian Opals’ debut at her Dandenong Basketball Stadium home-court on Monday n... Read More »

WHEN your first word is “pony”, chances are a life in the saddle is on the cards.
Haileybury equestrian rising-star Bronte Hutchison has had horses on her mind for as long as she can remember and continues to live and breathe show jumping.
One horse alone can be tough to handle at the best of times, but Hutchison, 13, is working not just her beloved little champion Pip – better known as Radnor Tangerine in riding circles – but newcomer to her stable Polly.
That motivation to rise to the top of the sport earned her the attention of Beijing 2012 Olympian Laurie Lever, who is teaching her what it takes to go from the local ranks all the way to the peaks of international equestrian.
The Pearcedale-based rider is set to take her talents and best mate Pip up to Sydney later this year to test her skills at the interschool championships.
“I’m really excited – it’s the first interschool state team I’ve made,” Hutchison said.
“Hopefully do well at the Australian Showjumping Championships with both ponies as well.”
She’s coming off a spree of success in recent events as Hutchison picked up a reserve championship at the state titles in the secondary division.
That would be an impressive effort for an older student but to pick up that accolade as a Year 7 facing the rest of the state’s best equestrian-loving students shows the calibre of Hutchison’s talent.
“I had a really good first round – where I got second, third and second and she got reserve overall,” Hutchison said.
Who knows where this passion could take her long-term, but Hutchison knows her equestrian dreams are in Europe, pursuing the heights of the sport on the world’s best tour.
“I would really like to go to Europe and with my new horse I’d like to do juniors – which are a metre, metre-twenty-five,” Hutchison said.
“I also eventually want to do show jumping on the Global Champions’ Tour.”
But for now it’s back to class as she remains an integral part of the Haileybury equestrian team.
“It’s really fun as there’s a lot of equestrian loving kids in my class and they’re all horsey – so there’s a lot of girls to talk to,” Hutchison said.
For helping pursue her equestrian ambitions, Hutchison wanted to thank her coach Laurie Lever for his guidance and her family for their support.
Hutchison will compete in the secondary 90cm show jumping category at the Australian Interschool Championship, held at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre from 28 September to 3 October.

WHEN your first word is “pony”, chances are a life in the saddle is on the cards. Haileybury equestrian rising-star Bronte Hutchison has had horses on her mind for as long as she can remember and continues to live and breathe show jumping. One horse alone can be tough to handle at the best of times, but Hutchison, 13, is working not just her beloved little champion Pip – better known as Radnor Tangerine in riding circles – but newcomer to her stable Polly. That motivation to rise to the top of the sport earned her the attention of Beijing 2012 Olympian Laurie Lever, who is teaching her what it takes to go from the local ranks all the way to the peaks of international equestrian. The Pearcedale-based rider is set to take her talents and best mate Pip up to Sydney later this year to test her skills at the interschool championships. “I’m really excited – it’s the first interschool state team I’ve made,” Hutchison said. “Hopefully do well at the Australian Showjumping Championships with both ponies as well.” She’s coming off a spree of success in recent events as Hutchison picked up a reserve championship at the state titles in the secondary division. That would be an impressive effort for an older student but to pick up that accolade as a Year 7 facing the rest of the state’s best equestrian-loving students shows the calibre of Hutchison’s talent. “I had a really good first round – where I got second, third and second and she got reserve overall,” Hutchison said. Who knows where this passion could take her long-term, but Hutchison knows her equestrian dreams are in Europe, pursuing the heights of the sport on the world’s best tour. “I would really like to go to Europe and with my new horse I’d like to do juniors – which are a metre, metre-twenty-five,” Hutchison said. “I also eventually want to do show jumping on the Global Champions’ Tour.” But for now it’s back to class as she remains an integral part of the Haileybury equestrian team. “It’s really fun as there’s a lot of equestrian loving kids in my class and they’re all horsey – so there’s a lot of girls to talk to,” Hutchison said. For helping pursue her equestrian ambitions, Hutchison wanted to thank her coach Laurie Lever for his guidance and her family for their support. Hutchison will compete in the secondary 90cm show jumping category at the Australian Interschool Championship, held at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre from 28 September to 3 October.

WHEN your first word is “pony”, chances are a life in the saddle is on the cards. Haileybury equestrian rising-star Bronte Hutchison has had horse... Read More »

TRAFFIC has come to a standstill in South Albury this afternoon following a car crash in Wodonga Place.
Police closed Wodonga Place to afternoon traffic during their on-site investigations after two vehicles collided at the Wodonga Place and Riverina Highway intersection.
Two people have been taken to Albury Base Hospital for treatment, but were reported to be alert and conscious following the crash.

TRAFFIC has come to a standstill in South Albury this afternoon following a car crash in Wodonga Place. Police closed Wodonga Place to afternoon traffic during their on-site investigations after two vehicles collided at the Wodonga Place and Riverina Highway intersection. Two people have been taken to Albury Base Hospital for treatment, but were reported to be alert and conscious following the crash.

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SILVAN CFA volunteers haven’t held back in celebrating the highly anticipated opening of the town’s new fire station.
On an occasion that marked seven years of planning and hard work, Emergency Management Commissioner Craig Lapsley, Assistant Chief Officer Garry Cook and Deputy Premier James Merlino headed a star-studded turn-out for the opening on Sunday.
Some features of the opening include improved training facilities at the station, as well as space for a third fire-brigade vehicle, which can now be housed at the same location as the two tankers.
The third tanker had previously been stored at a separate shed, which was located three kilometres away from the main station.
Amid the fanfare, it was also an important occasion for several volunteer members, who received awards in recognition of their continued voluntary service to the CFA.
Geoff Peacock and Rowley Parker were both awarded Honorary Life Membership of the brigade, while Stuart Parker and Lindsay Parker were both presented with National Service Medals.
Other medals awarded on the day included Daryl Peacock for 25 years of service, Louis Turnley for 20 years, Tim Drewitt for five years and Josh Parker for five years of service.

SILVAN CFA volunteers haven’t held back in celebrating the highly anticipated opening of the town’s new fire station. On an occasion that marked seven years of planning and hard work, Emergency Management Commissioner Craig Lapsley, Assistant Chief Officer Garry Cook and Deputy Premier James Merlino headed a star-studded turn-out for the opening on Sunday. Some features of the opening include improved training facilities at the station, as well as space for a third fire-brigade vehicle, which can now be housed at the same location as the two tankers. The third tanker had previously been stored at a separate shed, which was located three kilometres away from the main station. Amid the fanfare, it was also an important occasion for several volunteer members, who received awards in recognition of their continued voluntary service to the CFA. Geoff Peacock and Rowley Parker were both awarded Honorary Life Membership of the brigade, while Stuart Parker and Lindsay Parker were both presented with National Service Medals. Other medals awarded on the day included Daryl Peacock for 25 years of service, Louis Turnley for 20 years, Tim Drewitt for five years and Josh Parker for five years of service.

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CARA the missing foal has been returned home to an anxious owner, following a massive response from members of the public.
The missing foal was returned on Friday 24 July, after an online campaign to find Cara began following her disappearance on Wednesday 8 July.
Distressed owner Kate Paton reported her missing after the horse did not answer her calls, and feared she had run away or been taken.
She said she had contacted police about the disappearance, but was told by officers that they could not help her.
“This has been one of the disillusioning things – when you need to help, to find you can’t get it,” she said.
Contacting neighbours, residents and media outlets in the following weeks, Ms Paton’s calls sparked a massive online response, with posts about the missing foal being shared hundreds of times over on social media sites.
Ms Paton told the Mail the whole ordeal had been “a really bad situation”, but was glad to see Cara back home, safe-and-sound.
Without divulging too many details, Ms Paton said the horse had been taken from her property and later returned.
Declining to comment further on the nature of Cara’s disappearance, Ms Paton praised the “incredible” response online, and thanked everyone who helped to spread the word and continue the search.
“The main thing is the people that have been helping me – and I want to thank everyone,” she said.
“It was incredible, the people that set up Facebook sites and everything trying to find her, and she’s just a little nine-month-old – she’s not a thoroughbred or anything, she’s just a little foal.
“It was really special when people came to see her last weekend.”
What was more special, Ms Paton said, was the reunion between Cara and her foster mother, another horse on her property.
“When I finally led her up to her yard, and her foster mother – a mare that a friend of mine gave me, to teach her to be a horse, because Cara thinks she’s a human – the reunion between them both was beautiful.”
After nearly three weeks missing from home, Cara was excited to be home, running around with her friends.
The Mail has contacted Victoria Police’s Media Department in regards to Ms Paton’s claims, and asked whether police are able to get involved in missing animal cases.

CARA the missing foal has been returned home to an anxious owner, following a massive response from members of the public. The missing foal was returned on Friday 24 July, after an online campaign to find Cara began following her disappearance on Wednesday 8 July. Distressed owner Kate Paton reported her missing after the horse did not answer her calls, and feared she had run away or been taken. She said she had contacted police about the disappearance, but was told by officers that they could not help her. “This has been one of the disillusioning things – when you need to help, to find you can’t get it,” she said. Contacting neighbours, residents and media outlets in the following weeks, Ms Paton’s calls sparked a massive online response, with posts about the missing foal being shared hundreds of times over on social media sites. Ms Paton told the Mail the whole ordeal had been “a really bad situation”, but was glad to see Cara back home, safe-and-sound. Without divulging too many details, Ms Paton said the horse had been taken from her property and later returned. Declining to comment further on the nature of Cara’s disappearance, Ms Paton praised the “incredible” response online, and thanked everyone who helped to spread the word and continue the search. “The main thing is the people that have been helping me – and I want to thank everyone,” she said. “It was incredible, the people that set up Facebook sites and everything trying to find her, and she’s just a little nine-month-old – she’s not a thoroughbred or anything, she’s just a little foal. “It was really special when people came to see her last weekend.” What was more special, Ms Paton said, was the reunion between Cara and her foster mother, another horse on her property. “When I finally led her up to her yard, and her foster mother – a mare that a friend of mine gave me, to teach her to be a horse, because Cara thinks she’s a human – the reunion between them both was beautiful.” After nearly three weeks missing from home, Cara was excited to be home, running around with her friends. The Mail has contacted Victoria Police’s Media Department in regards to Ms Paton’s claims, and asked whether police are able to get involved in missing animal cases.

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BATMAN has returned to his relieved Berwick owners – after three months on the run.
The Pomeranian vanished on 16 April while Michele Lecordier was visiting friends near Glasscocks Road, Narre Warren South.
She said the five-year-old pooch was spotted throughout Casey and Cardinia over the following two months, making it as far as Pakenham before disappearing without a trace for a month.
Ms Lecordier feared the worst but two weeks ago received a call from the RSPCA in Burwood with the news she had been waiting for.
She said Batman had been sleeping a lot since he returned home, but was otherwise in good health.
He and his sister Robin have been part of the family since they were 12 months old.
“The first day was awful to see. She didn’t want to get in the car with me and she had tears in her eyes,” Ms Lecordier said.
“My husband used to talk to Batman. He would listen with his eyes and put his paw on my husband’s heart or his arm.
“If one of us was sick he’d cuddle with us.”

BATMAN has returned to his relieved Berwick owners – after three months on the run. The Pomeranian vanished on 16 April while Michele Lecordier was visiting friends near Glasscocks Road, Narre Warren South. She said the five-year-old pooch was spotted throughout Casey and Cardinia over the following two months, making it as far as Pakenham before disappearing without a trace for a month. Ms Lecordier feared the worst but two weeks ago received a call from the RSPCA in Burwood with the news she had been waiting for. She said Batman had been sleeping a lot since he returned home, but was otherwise in good health. He and his sister Robin have been part of the family since they were 12 months old. “The first day was awful to see. She didn’t want to get in the car with me and she had tears in her eyes,” Ms Lecordier said. “My husband used to talk to Batman. He would listen with his eyes and put his paw on my husband’s heart or his arm. “If one of us was sick he’d cuddle with us.”

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